GPL Week 12 Review: Hearts Stay Top, Kotoko Hit Hat trick

The two ‘giants’ of domestic league football – Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko amassed all points at home and away respectively to continue their surge for who will replace AshGold at the end of the season.

The impressive ‘Ashaiman Messi’ — Isaac Mensah scored the only goal as the Phobians returned to winning ways a the Accra sports stadium haven gone three games without victory.

In Bechem, Asante Kotoko countinued their super away performance – three out of three under Michael Osei when they faced Bechem United.

The Porcupines Warriors laboured all afternoon, but finally found the breakthrough needed to lift the roof in Kumasi. Frank Sarfo Gyamfi half volley after 72 minutes ensured won their fifth league match since Michael Osei took over.

Elsewhere in Tema, draw masters (seven draws in 12 matches) Ashanti Gold held Inter Allies to one-all draw, extending the Eleven Is To One failure to pick all points to five matches.

Substitute Frederick Boateng scored for Allies after an hour into the game, but Dauda Mohammed drew AshGold level from the spot after Emmanuel Nartey was adjudged to have foul him.

In the Upper West region, Wa All Stars dropped points against West Africa Football Academy (WAFA) and is gradually losing grip at the top as the race for a top spot gets thicker. Emmanuel Ocran broke the deadlock, but Adepah’s boys were unable to hold on to their leadx relinquishing it as Komlana Agbegneidan drew the Sogakope-based club level.

In Obuasi, Aduana Stars edged out New Edubiase to extend their unbeaten run in the league to five matches. Skipper Godfred Saka scored the only goal of the game to move them to the second place in the league log.

In the Eastern region, Latif Blessing announced his return to his home City with a stunner to deny Dreams FC all points.

Lawson Berkui scored twice for the Kweiman-based club, but Bernard Arthur and Latif Blessing denied them the victory.

Prosper Nartey began life in the bench against Berekum Chelsea, and his side were held to zero-all stalemate at the Robert Mensah sports stadium.

The 2015-16 Ghana Premier League (GPL) recorded the least goals on match week 12. Eleven goals were recorded in seven match venues by ten players.

GPL WEEK XII: FULL TIME SCORES AND SCORERS:

Hearts 1-0 Hasaacas

[Isaac Ike Mensah

Bechem 0-1 Kotoko

[Frank Sarfo Gyamfi]

Inter Allies 1-1 AshGold

Frederick Boateng [Allies], Dauda Mohammed [Ahsgold]

AllStars 1-1 WAFA

Emmanuel Ocran [WA], Komlana Agbegneidan [WAFA]

Dwarfs 0-0 Chelsea

Edubiase 0-1 Aduana

Godfred Saka [Aduana]

Dreams 2-2 Liberty

Lawson Bekui -2 [Dreams], Bernard Arthur, Latif Blessing [Liberty]

GPL Week 12 Review: Hearts Stay Top, Kotoko Hit Hat trick

Kotoko Accuse Didi Dramani Of Sabotage

A member of Asante Kotoko’s management, Mr. Edmund Ackah has accused Black Satellites trainer, Mas’Ud Didi Dramani of sabotage due to the latter’s failure to release striker Dauda Mohammed for the Porcupine Warriors midweek encounter with Bechem United.

Dauda, 18, has been in great form for the Kumasi based side but will miss Wednesday’s week 12 tie as Ghana’s Under 20 continue their preparations towards the upcoming African Youth Championship qualifier against Ethiopia.

And speaking in the build up to their game against Bechem United, Mr, Ackah questioned the rationale behind Didi’s decision not to release the player.

According to Ackah, the Black Satellites trainer has ordered the player to switch off his phone and attempt to reach him has proved futile.

Ackah further disclosed that there have been arrangement in place for Dauda Mohammed to fly to Kumasi to meet up with the team but Didi did not adhere to the arrangement.

The Black Satellites are expected to leave Accra on Thursday morning to Addis Ababa ahead of their first leg qualifier against Ethiopia this weekend.

Kotoko Accuse Didi Dramani Of Sabotage

I Need A Midfielder And Striker - Osei Tells Kotoko

Interim coach of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Michael Osei has told management of the club that he require the services of a midfielder and a striker.

The management of the club released 14 players and brought on 12 before the start of this season, but less than a half of the players have made any positive impact since joining the club.

And Michael Osei, who was tasked to take over from David Duncan after six Ghana Premier League (GPL) matches this season, have asked for two players to beef up the team.

He has the services of Michael Akuffo at his disposal to the midfield, but the management of the club are reluctant to register him for the second round the of the season.

His major priority to join his attack is Nathaniel Asamoah who returned from Raja Casablanca after a failed season with the Moroccan outfit, however, he has also asked for Berekum Chelsea striker Saddick Adams as an alternative should they fail to reach an agreement with their one time goal machine.

 

I Need A Midfielder And Striker - Osei Tells Kotoko

Match Report: Liberty Beat Berekum Chelsea 3-1 in Dansoman

Liberty Professionals continued with their impressive run of form at the Carle Reindorf Park with a 3-1 victory of Berekum Chelsea on Wednesday.

Youngster, Latif Blessing was once again instrumental for the Dansoman based side, scoring twice to take his tally to 7 goals in the 2015/2016 Ghana Premier League.

Inform striker Bernard Arthur put the game beyond the reach of the Blues with a close range header 4 minutes to the end of the match.

Chelsea had earlier taken the lead just seven minutes into the week eight encounter when forward Asiwome Fumador’s goal bound shot was directed into his own net by Liberty right back Mutawakilu Fuseini.

But the home side soon found their rhythm, scoring two goals just before the halftime Break.

Wing wizard, Latif Blessing equalized for the Scientific Soccer lads on 35 minute when Chelsea keeper Ahmed Tijani failed to grab the ball on the first attempt after Ebo Mends had tested him from range.

Blessing again scored a second of the afternoon after a comedy of errors by Chelsea defender, Osei Bonsu which left the keeper at the mercy of the young attacking sensation.

The joy of the second goal however didn’t last long for midfielder Babamu Addo as he was stretched off injured s minute later to be replaced by Mubarak Yussif.

Liberty went into the dressing with a 2-1 advantage.

After the break, both sides tried to take the game to the opponent half but without any Success especially in the final third of the pitch.

But it was Liberty, that inevitably got the final bite of the cherry, when striker, Bernard Arthur, who had been in the game for barely two minutes after replacing injured Ben Eshun, scored a third with a close range header following a fine cross by Emmanuel Sarpong on 88 minutes.

The win means, Liberty are yet to drop a point at the Carle Reindorf Park in the ongoing campaign

Match Report: Liberty Beat Berekum Chelsea 3-1 in Dansoman

Ashgold Training Strikers With Footage Of Messi And Ronaldo

Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Obuasi Ashantigold has revealed that the club is using video footage of world class forwards, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez to train their strikers.

The ‘Aboakese’ club has been impotent in front of goal this season with just four goals scored from five league matches played.

And the poor run of results adding up to poor scoring form in front of goal has seen the defending champions chances of retaining the league title slashed but Yawson mentioned that head coach, Bashiru Hayford is investing time into helping the strikers find their scoring boots.

The deadly duo of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez

Speaking to Sportscrusader.com during the club’s training today, Kofi said, “the coach has been having extra training routines with the strikers as management and the technical team find a lasting solution to their impotency in front of goal.”

He added, “the coach recently after training sessions teach the strikers through watching of video footage of Suarez, Ronaldo and Messi on how they find their composure in front of goal and make goal scoring look easy”.

Ashgold Training Strikers With Footage Of Messi And Ronaldo